Niagara County, New York

County Legislator - District 8

2 candidates are tracked for County Legislator - District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew D Kennedy and Richard L Andres Jr. Candidate information follows official Niagara County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Matthew D. Kennedy (Democratic, New Voices) faces Richard L. Andres Jr. (Republican, Conservative) for County Legislature District 8, per the Niagara County Board of Elections ballot-order list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Matthew D Kennedy

Democratic

Top priorities

Restoring reliable bus service to North Tonawanda
Reforming how the Industrial Development Agency distributes tax breaks
Expanding access to senior and social services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kennedy leads teams at a Fortune 100 technology company and has served nearly a decade on the North Tonawanda Board of Education, including seven years as board president, per the campaign site. Kennedy is a lifelong North Tonawanda resident, per the campaign site.

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Richard L Andres Jr

Republican

Biography

Richard Andres Jr serves as the District 8 Niagara County Legislator, according to the county's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for County Legislator - District 8 in 2026?

When is the County Legislator - District 8 election in New York?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Niagara County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Matthew D Kennedy, full profile Richard L Andres Jr, full profile Official New York election office